Student Perspective: Narrative Be Entertained In Mt Juliet News Student Perspective by Krys Midgett - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 West Wilson Middle School, Brooks Robertson, Grade 8, Pre AP ELA (This original student narrative is a prequel a short story that relates how a young Native American boy got his name.) The parched grass crunched loudly, explosively, across the barren field as the boy placed his foot on the ground in front of him. He glanced around, hoping that the sound had not frightened any game. The other members of his hunting group wheeled around at the noise, and the boy shrank into the shadows cast by the large yet timeworn chief. The chief, quite apart from reacting at the noise, instead stood firm, gazing out at the empty fields. He raised a wrinkled, crooked finger to his lips. “Game!” he
Dance! Dance! Dance! Community Features Mt Juliet History Uncategorized by George Hedges - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 The end of the school year is a great time for young people who live “Between the Lakes.” For most, their hard work in school is being rewarded with a high school diploma. The beginning of a new part of their life is happening. Proms, ceremonies, scholarships, etc. But wait a minute….. There was a time in Mount Juliet that the senior class was NOT allowed to have a prom. Up until 1967 there was no prom. However, that doesn’t mean that young people weren’t dancing. There were plenty of places that we could go to on the weekend such as Teen Town in Mount Juliet, Don’s Den in Donelson, and The Dog House in Old Hickory. We would show up with
Keto Korrection: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Let's Get Healthy Recipes Uncategorized by Livi West - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 I have been living the Keto lifestyle for over a year now and it has revolutionized my world. Before Keto, I had serious health issues with my autoimmune disorders, asthma and even anaphylaxis, but with Keto all of the symptoms disappear. It has literally saved my life. It hasn’t been easy, I admit. I have had to learn how to cook dramatically differently in order to cut the carbohydrates out of my diet. It has been a bit of a challenge, but I have loved the adventurous fun of being creative in my kitchen. I invented so many new favorite dishes and I actually prefer many of them to the original foods that inspired them. When Krys and I decided to
It’s Summer ….. Get Out! Let's Get Healthy News by Rebecca Talbot - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 I speak to so many people who hate to “exercise”! They don’t like the structure or feel that it’s a chore. I totally get it!! If you’re not used to working out or doing cardio regularly, it can be quite chore-like and yes, you’re tired! While getting regular cardio is best, break it up with things outside that you LIKE to do! Gardening? Fishing? Riding a jet-ski? Playing ball with your dog? So, after my past articles in Life Between the Lakes, by now you know I’m not your ordinary health coach. Yes, I believe in exercise, eating right and yada, yada, yada. You know what I also think is just as important? Doing what
She Shines Bright Like A Diamond Community Features Local Business Spotlight News Student Perspective by Krys Midgett - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 Madison Burnette Just getting through high school and graduating is an accomplishment in itself. Some students stress over their studies to do their best for college and they know where they want to go and what they want to be when they grow up. These students need to be celebrated. We want to focus on one of the many outstanding students who recently graduated and is getting ready for college. Madison Burnette, a Mount Juliet High School graduate, managed to excel in high school, take college courses and participate in extracurricular activities outside of school. She feels that it is really important to be well-rounded for her college career. In the Fall, she will be attending Carson Newman University in Jefferson
Local Perspective: Back In The Day Be Entertained In Mt Juliet Community Features Mt Juliet History News by Ray Justice - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 “Back in the day”…how many times have you said it? How many times have you heard it? It’s a term used when someone reflects to a time when they did something or once felt a certain way. Back in the day, when people respected the lives of one another and genuinely cared how their neighbors felt and how we could make each other’s lives better. I’m reflecting because “back in the day” in Mt. Juliet there were so many people that were influential in making lives better, using the resources available to build a ballpark or simply to take time to help someone in need. As Mt. Juliet has grown we feel like we’ve lost the opportunity to be a “small
A Better Quality Of Life With VistaPoints Local Business Spotlight News by Krys Midgett - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 Life gets expensive. It can be especially expensive if you or a loved one has a disability. Medical expenses can take everything you have, so you rely on government programs such as Medicaid to help cover the expenses. What if you saved for retirement your entire life and still only had enough to get by but not enough to cover medical expenses? What if you got a large settlement or inheritance? Medicaid only allows you to have $2,000 monthly, in your account, in order to qualify for government assistance. Oftentimes, you will be told to do a Medicaid spenddown - to get down to $2000. You will have to ‘blow through’ your hard-earned savings. Up until 1993, that may have been
Staycation Destinations Be Entertained In Mt Juliet Community Features News Uncategorized by Livi West - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 Music City Rollin' Jamboree It’s summer and that means vacations! I love to go to the beach, hike in the mountains, go camping, jump in a lake, float down a river or soak in hot tubs whenever I can go on a vacation, but sometimes I stay right here at home. Fortunately, I live in one of the most beautiful and exciting parts of America and I can enjoy most of those activities without even spending a tank of gas. In Mount Juliet, we’re one short (though admittedly congested) trip down I-40 to one of the top five most popular vacation destinations in America according to most published polls. This usually means that our visiting family and friends inevitably want to go
Summer Fun Without Breaking The Bank Community Features Local Events News by Krys Midgett - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 written by Nikki Hatcher ‘Wham’ The doors of the school are flung open one last time as ecstatic, energetic and excited children scurry away for summer break. It is the last day of school and the irony of summer break is that it’s no real “break” for parents. there’s no more sleeping past the alarm clock. The kiddos are up at sunrise before you can even hit snooze, or rub your eyes, they stand bedside eagerly awaiting the day’s adventure. “What are we doing today, Mom?” they ask. This scenario will repeat itself a million times, in a million different ways and in a million different homes until summer break’s end. Yes, summer is here. Reflecting on what I loved the most
Family Is #1 At Absolute Auto Community Features Local Business Spotlight News by Krys Midgett - August 19, 2019August 19, 20190 If you are driving down the road and your car starts to make weird noises, do you know who you’re going to call? Do you have a shop that you trust? A reliable auto shop is something that everyone needs to have saved on their cell phone. When there is an auto emergency, you want it diagnosed and repaired by someone you can trust. Absolute Auto Repair has been going strong for 13 years because they work hard every day to earn their customers’ loyalty and trust. Their technicians have years of experience, skill and education. David and Melani Stephens are the owners of Absolute Auto Repair on Highway 109, right past Lebanon Road. They are a family business, with